Multiple choice

The start amino acid in the process of translation is

  1. proline

  2. cysteine

  3. methionine

  4. aspartate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Methionine is a very special amino acid in that it is the start amino acid in the process of translation (protein synthesis. Methionine has a highly hydrophobic sidechain.